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Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan

Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.

Buhari, Diogo Jota Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Death Searches

Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.

Bill Gates Alarms Over Rising Child Mortality

Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.

Plateau Crisis: 4,700 Muslim Lives Lost Since 2001

The Jasawa Community in Plateau State reveals a death toll of 4,700 Muslims from crises since 2001, citing mass graves. Governor Mutfwang states nearly 12,000 total killed. Read the full report.

Japan's Oyster Crisis: 90% Die as Seas Warm

Massive oyster deaths in Japan's top farming region linked to rising sea temperatures from climate change. 90% losses reported, threatening exports. Read the full report.

UNICEF warns 1.8m child AIDS deaths by 2040

UNICEF projects 1.8 million child deaths from AIDS by 2040 due to funding cuts. 150,000 teens got HIV in 2024. Urgent action needed to scale up HIV services for children and mothers in Nigeria and beyond.

Army rescues 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno

Nigerian Army rescues 12 teenage girls from Boko Haram/ISWAP captivity in Borno State. The victims, aged 15-20, were freed in intelligence-led operation. Read how community support helped secure their release.

Army rescues 12 abducted girls in Borno operation

Nigerian troops successfully free 12 teenage girls kidnapped by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Askira/Uba, Borno. The victims are receiving medical care and will reunite with families soon.

Policeman Shoots Teenager Dead in Ibadan

A trigger-happy police officer shot dead teenager DMX in Ibadan after an altercation. The victim bled to death despite being rushed to hospital. Read full details.

Bandits kidnap 7 youths in FCT community raid

Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi settlement, abducting six teenage girls and a 16-year-old boy. The attack highlights growing security concerns in Bwari Area Council bordering Kaduna State.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

IPOB Challenges Orji Kalu on 30,000 Deaths Claim

IPOB demands Senator Orji Kalu provide evidence for his claim that 30,000 South Easterners died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activities. The group denies responsibility, accusing Kalu of political betrayal.

ISWAP Demands N10m Ransom for 13 Teenagers

Islamic State terrorists demand N10 million ransom for 13 abducted teenage female farmers in Borno State. Families in distress as police confirm investigation.

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